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rocket scientist

American  

noun

  1. a specialist in rocketry.

  2. an exemplar of keen intelligence, especially mathematical ability.


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You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to make average investing returns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what those values might be.

From Salon ● May 3, 2026

The league has even employed pilots, air traffic controllers, and a rocket scientist.

From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026

In achieving his dream to be a rocket scientist, he would become an American hero.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025

Lynn planned to become either a rocket scientist or a famous writer.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata

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